Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global manufacturing and energy company developing HVAC, refrigeration, building systems, and controls for commercial and industrial customers. Its work combines equipment, climate-control technology, and field services with worldwide manufacturing and supply-chain operations. The company focuses on energy-efficient solutions designed to help customers reduce emissions and manage their carbon footprint, supported by initiatives including its 2030 commitments and Gigaton Challenge.

Senior NPD Engineering Manager, Modular Chillers

Lead engineering strategy and product development for Trane Technologies’ modular chillers in Newberry, South Carolina. Oversee projects, budgets, resource planning, and development of the engineering team.

Description

  • Lead the New Product Development engineering team for Trane Modular Chillers in Newberry, South Carolina.
  • Set strategy for new product development.
  • Deliver design-led projects that improve performance, lower costs, and increase customer value.
  • Rank customer requests and assign engineering resources to address them.
  • Manage new product development, productivity, quality, and reliability projects.
  • Lead product engineers and support staff, including designers and lab technicians.
  • Protect design integrity across engineering and design work.
  • Set skill needs for direct reports and lead recruiting.
  • Plan, track, and communicate project staffing and budgets.
  • Coordinate global resources to develop next-generation modular cooling and heating products for Trane Commercial Systems.
  • Travel overnight to project locations, with travel expected up to 10%.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • At least 7 years of experience applying key refrigeration system hardware, including coils, fans, compressors, motors, and controls.
  • Formal management experience preferred.
  • Understanding of HVAC systems, including refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow, and ventilation.
  • Practical product design experience in a phase-gate development environment.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and gain support without direct authority.
  • Ability to develop and coach team members.
  • Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and project management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of product design, manufacturing, and quality processes.
  • Familiarity with UL, ISO, IEC, ASME, CRN, and AHRI standards and regulations.
  • Ability to interpret, distill, and organize information to support engineering decisions.
  • Availability for overnight travel up to 10%.

Benefits

  • Health coverage for employees and their families.
  • Wellness programs with incentives.
  • Fertility coverage.
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
  • Up to 15 vacation days.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Sick leave.
  • Volunteer leave.
  • Parental leave.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Company education and training programs.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Student debt support.

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